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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.12, 264.22 and 60.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.12, 264.22 and 60.57 is: 90.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.12 : 264.22 = 60.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.12/264.22 = 60.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.12x = 264.22 × 60.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.12x = 16,003.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,003.65/176.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.87

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